SPATEX 2010 : programme of workshops and demonstrations

SPATEX 2010 - PROGRAMME OF WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

Organised by the ISPE on behalf of SPATEX Ltd.
(All sessions are 20 minutes unless otherwise stated.)

Ref.	Subject Presentations	Sat. 6th Feb.	Sun. 7th Feb.
1.	“DO YOU HAVE A LEAKING POOL?” This introductory session will let you know how to locate leaks in swimming pools using the latest technology. Selwyn Mindel FISPE (30 minute session)	10.00
2. NEW	SWIMMING POOL LIGHTING An enlightening insight. Bryan Poggi	10.45
3. NEW	POOL WATER TESTING Good practice. Colin Day MISPE	11.30
4.	WATERPROOFING AND CRACK REPAIRS Choices in methods of waterproofing blockwork, concrete and sprayed concrete pool shells, and successful crack repairs. Alan Pugh FISPE (30 minute session)	12.15
NEW	GUESS WHAT I CAUGHT IN A SWIMMING POOL? A look at the implications of poor design and operational standards, and their ultimate effects on the customers. Allen Wilson FISPE (1 hour session) (Commercial Operators’ session)	1.00
5. NEW	HOW CONTROLLING POOL WATER ACCURATELY CAN HELP TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT Looking at automatic control and how accurate measurement of pool water can reduce chemical expenditure and also how it can help to reduce greenhouse emissions. Steve Gallagher	2.15
6. NEW	HEAT PUMPS - APPLICATIONS BEYOND THE OUTDOOR POOL Principles of operation. Indoor pool direct water heating using heat pumps. Indoor pool indirect space heating using heat pumps. Commercial pool heat pumps. Government funding. Richard Carrington MISPE (30 minute session)	3.00
7.	PUMP SERVICING A demonstration of the breakdown and re-assembly of a pump. Ray Burt MISPE & Chris Carr FISPE (30 minute session)	3.45
8.	“DO YOU HAVE A LEAKING POOL?” (Repeat of Session No. 1) This introductory session will let you know how to locate leaks in swimming pools using the latest technology. Selwyn Mindel FISPE (30 minute session)		10.00
9. NEW	SYSTEMS INTEGRATION FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION Demand-based optimization of pool circulation treatment systems. Barry Humphries MISPE		10.45
10.	SAUNA AND STEAM Design considerations and market trends. Shaun Adams MISPE		11.30
11. NEW	A GUIDE TO DOMESTIC POOL PIPEWORK SIZING A guide to pipework sizing for the typical domestic installation & relevant safety issues. Chris Carr FISPE		12.15
NEW	NEW EUROPEAN STANDARDS FOR SWIMMING POOL DESIGN BS EN 15288 A look at the new European Standards for design and operation of swimming pools. Alan King MISPE (1 hour session) (Commercial Operators’ session)		1.00
12. NEW	THE EFFECT OF PHOSPHATES IN SWIMMING POOL WATER Where do phosphates come from? What is their effect on the water? How do we control/treat them? Paul Simons		2.15
13.	HEAVY-DUTY POOL LINING: WHAT, WHERE AND WHY? The differences and advantages over standard liners and other traditional finishes, covering: shell preparation, pool features (such as steps, tracks and pits for automatic covers) and deck level pools. (Relevant to domestic and commercial installations.) Mike Cramp MISPE		3.00
14.	A QUICK GUIDE TO GOOD SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION The choices available to a customer - including the advantages, disadvantages, problems and pitfalls. Introduced by Alan Pugh FISPE and featuring: Ian Betts FISPE - Concrete Pools, and John Asher Hon.FISPE - Liner Pools. (1 hour session)		3.45

SPATEX 2010 - PROGRAMME OF WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

(All sessions last for 45 minutes to 1 hour)

Monday 8th February	Subject Presentations
10.30 NEW	STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES What’s new from SPATA and BISHTA and what’s always forgotten? Followed by an Open Forum where the speakers will take questions from the floor for discussion. (This session will include reference to Part L of the Building Regulations.) Howard Gosling FISPE and Peter Lang FISPE
11.45 NEW	MR. MOTIVATOR Pay is poor, conditions are hot and humid, training is demanding and responsibility levels are high. How do we keep our staff motivated and enthusiastic under these conditions? Allen Wilson FISPE and Alan King MISPE (Commercial Operators’ session)
1.30 NEW	THE BIG COMPETITION RETURNS IN 2010! Teams to fit all faceplates on sumps, skimmers, inlets and lights inclusive of changing the bulb - each Team in their own pool - AND ALL THIS UNDER WATER!! John Asher Hon.FISPE